The Cassville Post Office recently participated in Stamp Out Hunger, a nationwide food drive held annually on the second Saturday of May. This year, local residents collected an impressive 1,240 pounds of nonperishable food right from their mailboxes.
Stamp Out Hunger is the largest single-day food drive in the U.S. and encourages communities to come together. Residents received blue bags in their mailboxes, filling them with food items that their mail carriers picked up for donation. The generosity of Cassville made a significant impact, with all donations going to those in need in Barry County.
Janet Mills, director of the Cassville Pantry, expressed her heartfelt thanks to donors and to Postmaster Cheryl Jewers and the local mail carriers for their efforts. “The increase in our food pantry’s resources is crucial, especially as more families are seeking assistance,” Mills said.
This uptick in demand is notable. In April alone, the Cassville Pantry served 572 families, a total of 1,746 people. These numbers rival those seen during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting ongoing economic struggles. Rising prices for gas and groceries have left many families in difficult situations.
Food insecurity continues to be a pressing issue. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 10.5% of American households experience food insecurity at some point in the year. This means millions face tough choices about whether to pay for food, rent, or other essentials.
The Cassville Pantry is located at 800 W. 10th St. For more details about their hours and services, you can reach them at 417-846-7871 or visit their website at Cassville Pantry.
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